Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry 🌶️
This Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry is a quick, flavor-packed dinner loaded with colorful vegetables, juicy seasoned beef, and fresh herbs — all cooked in one pan in under 30 minutes ✨
Healthy, hearty, and perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or an easy low-carb dinner the whole family will love!
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Beef
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon until browned and fully cooked.
Drain excess grease if needed.
Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables
Add sliced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
Stir in garlic, zucchini, and red bell pepper.
Cook for another 5–6 minutes until vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
Step 3: Add Mediterranean Flavor
Stir in:
- Cherry tomatoes
- Kalamata olives
- Oregano
- Paprika
- Salt & pepper
Cook for 2–3 more minutes until tomatoes soften slightly.
Step 4: Finish & Serve
Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with feta cheese and parsley.
Serve warm on its own or with:
- Rice
- Couscous
- Cauliflower rice
- Warm pita bread
🌿 Tips for the Best Stir Fry
- Use lean ground beef for less grease.
- Add spinach or kale for extra greens.
- A pinch of red pepper flakes adds heat.
- Swap beef for ground turkey or chicken if desired.
⏱️ Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
🍽️ Nutrition (Approx. Per Serving)
- Calories: 360
- Protein: 28g
- Carbs: 10g
- Fat: 24g
💛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ One-pan easy meal
✔️ Ready in 30 minutes
✔️ High-protein and filling
✔️ Packed with Mediterranean ingredients
✔️ Great for meal prep
Fresh, savory, and loaded with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this ground beef stir fry is the perfect fast and healthy comfort meal ✨